New alloy expected to improve auto parts

AUTHOR(S)

Esposito, Frank

PUB. DATE

March 2001

SOURCE

Automotive News;3/26/2001, Vol. 75 Issue 5922, p26L

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports on GE Plastics' introduction of plastic alloy Noryl PPX. Automotive applications of the alloy; Optimism about the alloy's non-automotive applications; Production of the alloy at plants in Selkirk, New York and the Netherlands; Plan to supply Asian markets.

ACCESSION #

4316936

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